magniloquent

Definitions

magni- (great, big, from Latin magnus) + loqu (speak) + -ent (adj.) = 'speaking big.' Magniloquent describes language that's grand and pompous — inflated words meant to impress, often used disapprovingly.

Common Collocations

• 1.magniloquent speech夸夸其谈的演讲
• 2.magniloquent prose浮夸的文笔
• 3.magniloquent style华而不实的风格

Example Sentences

• 1.

  His magniloquent promises sounded impressive but meant nothing.

• 2.

  The critic mocked the novel's magniloquent prose.